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Getty Images File PhotoWarriors guard Klay Thompson was voted to play in this year’s Rising Stars Challenge by coaches from across the NBA.

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The Associated Press on January 30, 2013 12:00 am

Following a night in which he helped fill in for injured teammates contributing to a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Warriors guard Klay Thompson was one of 18 players chosen for the Rising Stars Challenge in Houston on Feb. 15.

Rookie teammate Harrison Barnes also made the cut to represent the Warriors in the game featuring top rookies and second-year players.

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal will again serve as general managers and draft teams during TNT’s pregame show Feb. 7.